Housing, Economic Developmentand Transportation Research Center

The Housing, Economic Development and Transportation Research Center (HEDTRC) is the housing, economic development and transportation policy research group of Optimal. The HEDTRC performs work for clients at local, state, and federal levels of government; as well as for clients in the private and non-profit sectors. This center includes a diverse staff with degrees in such fields as public policy, economics, and urban planning. Core skill sets include statistical analyses using SAS and STATA, GIS analyses, custom econometric modeling, impact analyses, cluster analysis, program evaluation, survey design, and focus group/community meeting facilitation. Current clients include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the Maryland Port Authority, and the City of Baltimore. The HEDTRC has experience in issues relating to:

  • Evaluation of Economic Development Methods and Programs
  • Evaluation of Community Development Initiatives
  • Federal Housing Policy and Program Research and Evaluation
  • Economic Impacts of Transportation Initiatives
  • Review of Energy Law, Procedures, and Programs
  • Provision of Technical Assistance

For more information, e-mail us at info@optimalsolutionsgroup.com.
Washington Office: 8100 Professional Place Suite 312 | New Carrollton, MD 20785 | Phone 301.306.1170 | Fax 301.306.1197
  Baltimore Office: 3225 Ellerslie Avenue | Suite E303.Baltimore, Maryland 21218 | Phone 443.451.7060 | Fax 443.451.7069